re: #512 Charles Johnson

But I think internet anonymity actually is a very simple issue. You can be anonymous on the internet, and for most decent human beings that’s no problem. But when someone crosses the red line into spreading hate speech or racism, or uses their anonymity to harass people and avoid consequences, they no longer have any right to expect their anonymity will be protected.

IMHO Those of us that still have anonymity have it for the purpose of different, loud or controversial points. For entertainment or education. So long as it’s not threats of violence of hate speech by a reasonable measure. Like on the street. Anonymous only until you break the law.

Charles if you ever get to read Gift Of Fear, I think you will come to understand stalkers and trolls even better than you do now. CL gifted it to me and it changed my understanding of who is just a jerk vs who is a genuine threat in the public or celebrity arena completely.